Program Analyst

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 72877
Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services
Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 29th, 2025
Classification: Program Services 2

**Salary**: $2,487.97 to $3,263.63 bi-weekly ($64,936 - $85,180/year)

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team

Reporting to the Director, the Program Analyst role is to conduct quality assurance reviews of drafted decisions and to finalize formatting of the draft Director's decisions before the review and sign-off of the Director, allowing for a more focused review of content for the Director. The Program Analyst is also responsible for assisting with the contract management process, which includes assisting in the development of request for proposal postings, vendor evaluation and selection, and preparing contract forecasts to facilitate administration of payment and monitoring of contract budget for over 30 contractors.

The Program Analyst may also assist with the planning and development of operational procedures for program delivery, undertake analysis on how implementation of proposed polices or procedures may affect program stakeholders, conduct basic research and assist with drafting documents and communication materials. The framework within which the Program Analyst operates includes the ministry business plan, branch operational plan, unit operational plan and applicable legislation specifically, the Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPCA) and PPC regulations.

**This position will be responsible for the following duties**:

- Provision of proficient writing and editing services which will support the finalization of Director decisions and contribute to an efficient work order system.
- Reviews drafted Director decisions and applies high quality writing and editing skills to ensure accuracy, clarity, appropriate tone, style, grammar, and format. Assures correspondence standards are met and final draft responses are understandable and error-free.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of staff resources including formation of standard messaging for use in correspondence.
- Collaborate with appropriate individuals and follow organizational processes related to the contract management process, to ensure the work of the unit is supported as necessary through contracted service providers.
- Prepare documents to seek the necessary approvals to contract, assist in development of Request for Proposal (RFP), posting of RFP, vendor evaluation and selection, contract routing and approvals as guided by Procurement.
- Provide contract forecasts to facilitate administration of payments and monitor contract dollars spent/remaining.
- Undertakes analysis on how implementation of how proposed policies or procedures may affect program stakeholders.
- Assists with the preparation of quantitative and qualitative data that may inform program policies or procedures or be used for public reporting.
- Conducts basic research, which may include environmental scans and jurisdictional review.
- Assists with the preparation of public reporting documents, such as the annual decision summary reports and assists with drafting documents and communication materials.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

- **Agility**: Adapts to changing priorities that may require a significant shift in duties, seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Periodically assesses and seeks opportunities to improve established processes.
- **Build Collaborative Environments**: Creates opportunities for project teams and stakeholder to share information; respects others' point-of-view; encourages or facilitates conflict resolution; recognizes performance of all groups involved. Communication skills to ask Director, Managers and content experts for information, guidance and advice.
- **Drive for Results**: Actively plans and sets goals, taking advice as required. Suggests actions; asks for advice when lacking information or multiple priorities. Suggests actions on projects and identifies areas for improvement.
- **Systems Thinking**: Collectively works with colleagues and stakeholders, anticipating how the work impacts others. Anticipates changes in their work based on observations of other areas.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Recruitment Standards**

**Requirements**:

- University graduation (Public Health, Business, Political Science, Public Administration) or in a related field; no experie